THE MAC RANCH RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper, and sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in tomatoes and green chiles and prepared cheese product; cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes or until cheese melts. Stir in chicken, next 4 ingredients, and hot cooked pasta until blended. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 10-inch cast-iron skillet or 11- x 7-inch baking dish; sprinkle with shredded Cheddar cheese.
• Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly.

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

• While the pasta is cooking, heat the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it begins to foam, then whisk in flour until smooth and cook 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk in the milk and seasoning mix and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat, stir in the cheese until melted, then add the cooked pasta, mixing thoroughly. Serve hot.